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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low 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 online education becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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