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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are free 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 many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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