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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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