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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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