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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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