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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education