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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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