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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and 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 typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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