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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes 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. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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