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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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