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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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