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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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