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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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