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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses 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 a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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