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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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