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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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