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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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