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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates 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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