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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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