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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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