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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently 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 topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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