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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free 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 a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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