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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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