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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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