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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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