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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually 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 several topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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