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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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