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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of 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 MOOC courses are mostly 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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