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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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