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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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