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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students 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 many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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