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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free 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 numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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