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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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