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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered people all around 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 ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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