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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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