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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally 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 quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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