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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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