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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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