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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources