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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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