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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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