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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants 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. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not 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 issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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