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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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