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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free 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 a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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