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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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