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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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