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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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