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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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