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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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