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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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