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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants 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 generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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