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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth 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 MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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