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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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