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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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