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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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