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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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