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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free 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 many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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