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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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