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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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