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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver 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. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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