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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for 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. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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