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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free 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 many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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