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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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