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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always 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 subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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