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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always 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 several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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