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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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