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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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