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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students 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. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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