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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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