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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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