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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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