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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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