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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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