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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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