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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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