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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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