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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free 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 several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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