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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually 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 a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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