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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily 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 a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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