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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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