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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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