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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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