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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily 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 numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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