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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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