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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free for students 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 numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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