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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically 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 many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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