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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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