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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around 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 classes are almost always free for students but do not always 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 variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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