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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources