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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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