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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always 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 a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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