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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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