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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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