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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around 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 online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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