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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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