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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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