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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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