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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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