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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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