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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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