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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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