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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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