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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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