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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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