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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. 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 commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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