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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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