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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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