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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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