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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. 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. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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