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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are mostly 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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