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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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