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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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