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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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