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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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