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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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