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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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