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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically 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 topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews 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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