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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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