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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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