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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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