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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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