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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver 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. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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