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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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