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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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