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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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