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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world 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 typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the 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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