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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes 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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