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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students 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. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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