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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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