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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes 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 to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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