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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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