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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students 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 numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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