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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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