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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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