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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes 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. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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