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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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