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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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