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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently 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 issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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