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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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