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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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