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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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