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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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