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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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