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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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