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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are customarily 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 a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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