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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally 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 several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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