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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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