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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free 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 numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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