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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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