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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally 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 several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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