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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally 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 issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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