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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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