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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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