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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free 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 a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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