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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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