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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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