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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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