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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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