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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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