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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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