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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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