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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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