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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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