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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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