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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews 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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