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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free 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 issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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