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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free 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 e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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