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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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