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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students 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 several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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