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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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