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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically 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 many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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