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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations 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 MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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