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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible 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. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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