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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always 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 issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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