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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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