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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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