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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take 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. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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