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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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