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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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