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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always 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 e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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