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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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