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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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