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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students all over 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. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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