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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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