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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. 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. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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