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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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