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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around 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 for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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