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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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