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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes 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 MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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