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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people 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 MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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