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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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