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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education