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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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