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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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