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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about 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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