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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally 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 numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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