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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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