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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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