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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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