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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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