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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free 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 a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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