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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of 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 massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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