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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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