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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly 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 distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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