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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students 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 learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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