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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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