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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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