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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily 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 topics that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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