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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free 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 many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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