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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business 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 we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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