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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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