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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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