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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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