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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free 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 numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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