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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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