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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. 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 online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory 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 learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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