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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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