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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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