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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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