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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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