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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. 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. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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