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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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