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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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