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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students 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 a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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