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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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