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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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