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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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