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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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