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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive 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 a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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