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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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