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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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