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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily 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 several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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