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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently 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 several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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