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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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