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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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