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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners 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 several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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