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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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