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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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