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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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