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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people 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. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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