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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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