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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable learners 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. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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