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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs 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 a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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