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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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