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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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