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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students 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 many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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