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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of 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. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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