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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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