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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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