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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. 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. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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