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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free 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 numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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