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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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