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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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