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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always 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 many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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