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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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