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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically 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 topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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