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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free 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 quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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