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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically 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 many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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