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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students 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 organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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