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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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