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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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