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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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