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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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