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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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