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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today 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 we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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