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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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