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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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