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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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