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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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