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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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