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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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