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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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