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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around 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. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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