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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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