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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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