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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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