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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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