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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally 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 issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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