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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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