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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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