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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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