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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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