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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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