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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally 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 quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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