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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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