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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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