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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners 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 many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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