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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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