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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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