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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free for students but do not 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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