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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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