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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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