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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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