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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans 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. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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