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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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