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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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 numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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