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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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