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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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