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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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