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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free 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 several topics that online education organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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