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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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