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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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