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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of 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 massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition