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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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