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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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