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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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