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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free 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 a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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