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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses 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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