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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are 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 subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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