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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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