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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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