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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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