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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally 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 subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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