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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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