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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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