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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally 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 subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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