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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners 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 subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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