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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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