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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth 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 online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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