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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take 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 typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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