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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled humans 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 MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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