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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free 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 variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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