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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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