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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always 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 numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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