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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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