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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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