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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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