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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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