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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses 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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