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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. 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 massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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