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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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