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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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