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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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 a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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