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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically 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 a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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