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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing 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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