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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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