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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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