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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently 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 lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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