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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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