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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans 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. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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