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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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