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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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