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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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