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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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