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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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