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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around 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 MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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