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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of 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 online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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