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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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