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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free 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 many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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