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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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