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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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