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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology have provided the means 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 MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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