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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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