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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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