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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not 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 e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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