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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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