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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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