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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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