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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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