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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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