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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are 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 quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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