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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of 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 MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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