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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not 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 topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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