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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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