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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for students all around 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 massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes 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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