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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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