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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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