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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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