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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the 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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