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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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