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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners 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 numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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