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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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