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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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