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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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