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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world 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 commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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