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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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