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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. 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. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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