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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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