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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically 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 lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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