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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally 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 a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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