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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are customarily 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 issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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