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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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