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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses 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 a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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