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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free 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 topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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