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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners 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. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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