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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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