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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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