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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners 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 topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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