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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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