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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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