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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free 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 e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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