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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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