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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free 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 many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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