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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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