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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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