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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always 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 several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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