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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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