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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always 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 several topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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