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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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