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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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