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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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