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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally 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 many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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