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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free 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 many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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