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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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