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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally 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 many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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