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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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