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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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