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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training 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 students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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