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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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