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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important 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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