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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not 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 quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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