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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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