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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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