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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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