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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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