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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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