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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners 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 online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online 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 lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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