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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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