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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. 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 online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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