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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly 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 a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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