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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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