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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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