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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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