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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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