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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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