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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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