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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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