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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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