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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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