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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently 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 learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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