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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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