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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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