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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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