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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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