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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually 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 many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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