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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of 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 customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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