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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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