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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free 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 a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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