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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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