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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students 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. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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