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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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