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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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