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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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