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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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