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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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