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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently 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 many subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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