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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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