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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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