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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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