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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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