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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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