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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly 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. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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