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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. 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. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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