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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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