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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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