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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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