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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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