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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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