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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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