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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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