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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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