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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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