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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students 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 many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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