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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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