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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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