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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not 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 learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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