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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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