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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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