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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally 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 online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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