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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are 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 in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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