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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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