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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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