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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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