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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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