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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly 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. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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