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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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