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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners 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 several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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