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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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