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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses 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 quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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