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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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