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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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