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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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