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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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