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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally 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 numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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