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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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