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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free 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 quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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