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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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