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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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