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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students 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 topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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