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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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