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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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