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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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