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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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