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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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