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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually 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 subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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