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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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