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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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