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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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