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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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