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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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