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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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