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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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