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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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