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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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