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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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