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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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