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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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