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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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