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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses 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. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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