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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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