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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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