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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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